May 11 2018
By KEVIN RICH Special to the PRESS The Native Plant Center, beach and dune permits, comprehensive planning, mobile food units, and Padre Boulevard improvements were key areas addressed during the Wednesday, May 2 meeting of the South Padre Island City Council. During public comments and announcements, Council member Alita Bagley read from a letter sent out …
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May 11 2018
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS The outlook for the Port Isabel Lady Tarpon volleyball program is pretty good for 2018. The Press recently visited with Lady Tarpons head coach Julie Breedlove, and she talked about the current state of the program and the upcoming season. “We’re going to have good senior leadership,” Breedlove …
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May 11 2018
By LARRY GAGE Special to the PRESS A year ago at this time it was not business as usual for the Port Isabel Tarpon football program. The new head coach had just moved into his office in the athletic department at the high school, and varsity players were just starting to learn a totally new …
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May 11 2018
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com It’s hard to believe that this Sunday is Mother’s Day. This year has flown by so fast that May — and Mother’s Day with it — almost snuck up on me. But, here we are and, once again, I am struggling to put into words just how I …
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May 11 2018
By STEVE HATHCOCK Special to the PRESS When working (metal detecting) a battlefield, any map you find can usually be put to good use. Many older maps are crudely drawn, but when compared with modern topographical maps, hills, islands, and waterways can be used as landmarks to put you in the general area of a battle. …
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May 04 2018
Attendees disappointed after event headliner no-shows By ROBERT COHEN Special to the PRESS All the hallmarks of a classic Splash were in place last weekend: the beautiful sunset bayside boat ride, the friendly staff at the Upper Deck, and queens and queers from all over, but one very important person was missing, Aja, the headliner …
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May 04 2018
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS The General and Special Charter Amendment election in Laguna Vista culminates here on Saturday. Voting will be conducted on May 5 from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. at City Hall. Early voting ended Tuesday. On the ballot for the Place 5 position is Councilman Victor Worrell and challenger Abel Delgadillo. Two …
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May 04 2018
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Dozens of people showed up to the City of South Padre Island’s Comprehensive Plan open house Tuesday. Surrounding the perimeter of the City Council chamber were large maps of the Island displaying various information, such as land use, flood zones, transportation infrastructure and more. Beside each were several …
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May 04 2018
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Port Isabel Housing Authority (PIHA) Board of Directors held a special meeting Wednesday to discuss allegations that a PIHA employee has engaged in voter intimidation. The bulk of the meeting was held in closed session, where the board discussed the matter with their attorney, Francisco Zabarte. After …
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May 04 2018
By DINA ARÉVALO Port Isabel-South Padre Press editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Padre Island and Laguna Madre communities are mourning the loss of a former City leader — Rick Ridolfi. The former Town Alderman died in his home on Wednesday, April 25. Ridolfi was a stalwart pillar in the Laguna Madre community, having served on the Island’s board …
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